Roberts & Ebenezer Silver-Plated Old English Serving Spoon, c.1870

Victorian cutlery had a thing for understated elegance, and this serving spoon by Roberts & Ebenezer of Birmingham is a perfect example. No fuss, no frills, just a beautifully proportioned Old English pattern serving spoon that has been quietly getting on with things since 1870. That's over 150 years of reliable service. Respect.

The silver plate is mirror-bright and in excellent condition for its age — this spoon clearly spent most of its life being admired rather than abused. The Old English pattern handle is clean and classic, with that satisfying gentle curve at the tip that makes it instantly recognisable to anyone who knows their cutlery patterns (and now you do too).

A solid, handsome piece from a period when Birmingham was producing some of the finest electroplated silverware in the world. Perfect for serving, displaying, or simply owning because you have excellent taste.

Maker's marks:

• R & E = Roberts & Ebenezer, Birmingham
• B in diamond = Birmingham assay office
• EP = Electroplate (silver-plated)
• Fleur-de-lis = quality mark
• Date: c.1870

Details:

• 1 large serving spoon
• Old English pattern
• Silver-plated electroplate
• Weight: 70g
• Roberts & Ebenezer, Birmingham, c.1870

Condition: Very good antique condition. Silver plate bright and intact. Light surface wear consistent with age.

⚠️ WARNING: This spoon is so classically Victorian that using it may cause you to spontaneously develop opinions about the correct way to serve potatoes. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent interest in Victorian dining etiquette, unexpected purchases of a matching gravy boat, or the realisation that your modern cutlery drawer is a complete embarrassment by comparison.